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Safety
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1. Warning–read the Operator's Manual.
2. Read the instructions before servicing or performing
maintenance; apply parking brake, remove the ignition key
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance
from the machine, pick up debris before operating, keep
the discharge deflector in place.
4. Loss of traction/control hazard, slopes–loss of
traction/control on slope, disengage the blade control
switch (PTO), proceed off the slope slowly.
1. PTO—Off
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5. Tipping hazard–avoid sudden and sharp turns while on
slopes, only mow across slopes less than 15 degrees,
keep a safe distance from water, and only mow up and
down slopes less than 15 degrees.
6. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade–stay away from moving parts.
7. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders,
reversing–Do Not carry passengers, look behind and
down when reversing.
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PTO Symbols
2. PTO—On